Protecting the river
Restoring her natural habitats
We're on a mission to safeguard the Arkansas River and its vital ecosystems in Oklahoma. We believe in the power of community action, education, and science to protect the natural communities that rely on the river. Join us in making a difference for our environment!
Some of the endangered or formerly endangered animals that call the Arkansas River in the Tulsa area, home.
 Bald Eagles |  Shovelnose Sturgeon |  Piping Plover |  Red Knot Bird by Chuck Holmer |
|---|---|---|---|
 Great Blue Heron in Flight by Steven Fine |  Interior Least Terns |  Yellow Crowned Night Heron |
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect and restore the Arkansas River and the natural communities dependent upon it in Oklahoma and safeguard water quality through advocacy rooted in community activism, education, science, and law.
Our Vision
Our vision is to see the Arkansas river restored and flowing in harmony with nature that contributes to a healthy biodiversity through habitat restoration and environmental education for future generations.
Our Board of Directors
"Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans."
-Jacques Yves Cousteau